ECT PWR button
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From: SC
Originally Posted by SGT
Oh I wasn't talking about cruise control, just when I'm on the highway at cruising speeds. So basically you're saying that as soon as you hit the ECT button it takes effect immediately?
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From: NY
Originally Posted by ES3
I don't feel ANY difference until I push the pedal down. Then it feels a bit more responsive yes, but the BIGGEST difference I notice is that it holds the shifts to redline when accelerating and keeps the tach revving higher longer...
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From: CA
Hi Newbie IS350 owner here...
The ECT button has been around on Toyotas as long as I can remember. At least 20 years. I haven't played with the one on the IS yet but on my 4Runner it changes part throttle shifting. IE upshifts later and downshifts sooner. Full throttle upshifts are unchanged as they are always near redline.
I'm waiting for my IS to break in before I REALLY drive it. BTW is there a specail break-in recommended or just go easy on it for the first 1000 miles but varying the rpms? Generally new mechanicals should be initially driven a very short distance (like 50 miles max) and then allowed to cool as they get hotter than those that are broken in.
I'm interested in the more aggressive downshifting under braking. Sounds intriguing.
Lars
The ECT button has been around on Toyotas as long as I can remember. At least 20 years. I haven't played with the one on the IS yet but on my 4Runner it changes part throttle shifting. IE upshifts later and downshifts sooner. Full throttle upshifts are unchanged as they are always near redline.
I'm waiting for my IS to break in before I REALLY drive it. BTW is there a specail break-in recommended or just go easy on it for the first 1000 miles but varying the rpms? Generally new mechanicals should be initially driven a very short distance (like 50 miles max) and then allowed to cool as they get hotter than those that are broken in.
I'm interested in the more aggressive downshifting under braking. Sounds intriguing.
Lars
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From: Ct
Hi Newbie IS350 owner here...
The ECT button has been around on Toyotas as long as I can remember. At least 20 years. I haven't played with the one on the IS yet but on my 4Runner it changes part throttle shifting. IE upshifts later and downshifts sooner. Full throttle upshifts are unchanged as they are always near redline.
I'm waiting for my IS to break in before I REALLY drive it. BTW is there a specail break-in recommended or just go easy on it for the first 1000 miles but varying the rpms? Generally new mechanicals should be initially driven a very short distance (like 50 miles max) and then allowed to cool as they get hotter than those that are broken in.
I'm interested in the more aggressive downshifting under braking. Sounds intriguing.
Lars
The ECT button has been around on Toyotas as long as I can remember. At least 20 years. I haven't played with the one on the IS yet but on my 4Runner it changes part throttle shifting. IE upshifts later and downshifts sooner. Full throttle upshifts are unchanged as they are always near redline.
I'm waiting for my IS to break in before I REALLY drive it. BTW is there a specail break-in recommended or just go easy on it for the first 1000 miles but varying the rpms? Generally new mechanicals should be initially driven a very short distance (like 50 miles max) and then allowed to cool as they get hotter than those that are broken in.
I'm interested in the more aggressive downshifting under braking. Sounds intriguing.
Lars
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From: Candyland
The power mode is a handy tool for the IS250 AWD. The snow button is not that neccessary in blizzard like conditions. Still not a bad feature to have as it helped me greatly in my generation one IS300, but the AWD cuts through snow. The IS350 makes a big differance with the ECT button on as well.
Any long term affects of using the POWER button too frequently?
Also regarding the comment about "improper break-in" of an engine. All these engines are run for at least a few hundred miles at the factory before they are dropped into the cars as well as a large parts of internal components being made from aluminum, "improper break-in" will not cause an engine to die prematurely. Like it was said, negligence will be the key to that, such as not doing oil changes or maintaining the engine.
Plus, you really think the guys when they drive to the port, off the boat, on the port, at the dealer during their PDIs...really don't punch the gas???? Your car is tooled on the most right before you get it...believe me.
Also regarding the comment about "improper break-in" of an engine. All these engines are run for at least a few hundred miles at the factory before they are dropped into the cars as well as a large parts of internal components being made from aluminum, "improper break-in" will not cause an engine to die prematurely. Like it was said, negligence will be the key to that, such as not doing oil changes or maintaining the engine.
Plus, you really think the guys when they drive to the port, off the boat, on the port, at the dealer during their PDIs...really don't punch the gas???? Your car is tooled on the most right before you get it...believe me.
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Here's a good test to tell the difference. Turn on ECT PWR. Accelerate moderately, but consistently. As you are accelerating consistently, turn off ECT PWR. You will feel the car slow down.
^^Yea you would know
He beat the **** out of my car when he had it for the weekend. My engine sounds like its going to blow up, for some reason my trans skips a few gears???
the power mode just changes the shift points I would reference it to an aftermarket intake for the car that "makes" it feel or "sound" like its faster when it really isnt
He beat the **** out of my car when he had it for the weekend. My engine sounds like its going to blow up, for some reason my trans skips a few gears???the power mode just changes the shift points
I would reference it to an aftermarket intake for the car that "makes" it feel or "sound" like its faster when it really isnt
^^Yea you would know He beat the **** out of my car when he had it for the weekend. My engine sounds like its going to blow up, for some reason my trans skips a few gears???
the power mode just changes the shift points I would reference it to an aftermarket intake for the car that "makes" it feel or "sound" like its faster when it really isnt
He beat the **** out of my car when he had it for the weekend. My engine sounds like its going to blow up, for some reason my trans skips a few gears???the power mode just changes the shift points
I would reference it to an aftermarket intake for the car that "makes" it feel or "sound" like its faster when it really isnt Plus, I was the one who pointed out the rattle! Does it seriously skip gears? I wouldn't be surprised.
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From: NE
Old thread, I know but has anyone run their car down the track in the different modes?
Seat of the pants is one thing, but I am curious how the ETs and trap speeds change from one ECT mode to the other.
Seat of the pants is one thing, but I am curious how the ETs and trap speeds change from one ECT mode to the other.
